The boarders frequently accused Davy of being fond of various old widows and maids in the town, whom he had really never spoken to, and gravely hinted that the streets were full of rumors of his approaching nuptials; but he paid no attention to these banters, nor did he now, except to give a little grunt of contempt for any one so foolish as to marry.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe
A wag on the upper tier banters the passing guards, his quips and sallies setting the adjoining cells in a roar, and inspiring imitation.
"Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist"
Alexander Berkman
As the historic ages grow cold it banters them alike.
"Essays"
Alice Meynell